11. As in the first quarter, sales growth was also boosted by favorable currency-exchange rates, which increased the dollar value of overseas earnings. 12. At the same time, it is buying other companies to boost growth in the online commerce business. 13. At the same time, the weaker currency could boost economic growth. 14. At this point, though, the German central bank is more concerned about boosting economic growth than reining in inflation, traders said. 15. At the same conference, the European Monetary Institute Chairman Alexandre Lamfalussy said EMU would boost growth by promoting currency stability and trade. 16. BMW said it recognized the need for attractive new products to boost sales growth and said it planned to launch two completely new car products each year. 17. BMW said it recognized the need for attractive new products to boost sales growth and said it planned to launch two completely new models each year. 18. Bonds fell amid concern surging overseas demand for U.S. goods could boost economic growth enough to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates. 19. Bonds fell as the trade report raised concern that surging demand for U.S. exports will boost economic growth enough to spur inflation. 20. A round of interest rate cuts by local banks this month and the depreciation of the New Taiwan dollar may boost economic growth in June, Chou said. |